KVQA is accredited to conduct audit and certify organization upon getting compliance to SA 8000 standard. For details of our accreditation please visit the website of SAAS.

https://sa-intl.org/resources/kvqa-certification-services-private-limited

SA 8000 stands for Social Accountability 8000. It's a standard developed by Social Accountability International (SAI), an organization dedicated to promoting and implementing socially responsible practices in workplaces worldwide. SA 8000 provides a framework for organizations to demonstrate their commitment to ensuring fair and safe working conditions for employees.

The standard covers various aspects of social accountability, including child labor, forced labor, health and safety, freedom of association and collective bargaining, discrimination, disciplinary practices, working hours, and compensation. By adhering to SA 8000, companies can assess and certify their social accountability performance, thereby promoting ethical and sustainable practices throughout their supply chains.

Overall, SA 8000 serves as a guideline for companies to improve their social performance and demonstrate their commitment to ethical business practices.

The SA8000 Standard:

The SA8000 Standard is based on internationally recognized standards of decent work, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ILO conventions, and national laws. SA8000 applies a management-systems approach to social performance and emphasizes continual improvement—not checklist-style auditing.

Elements of the Standard:

• Forced or Compulsory Labor

• Health and Safety

• Freedom of Association & Right to Collective Bargaining

• Discrimination

• Disciplinary Practices

• Working Hours

• Remuneration

• Management System